--- title: Careershift | Job Seeker (4) description: Job Seeker | Job Hunting and Career Management Insights from Careershift (4) image: https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Website%20Graphics/Careershift%20Banner.png --- [![careershift-by-springshare](https://blog.careershift.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/careershift-by-springshare.png?width=580&height=126&name=careershift-by-springshare.png "careershift-by-springshare")](http://www.careershift.com) [![careershift-by-springshare](https://blog.careershift.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/careershift-by-springshare.png?width=580&height=126&name=careershift-by-springshare.png "careershift-by-springshare")](http://www.careershift.com) - Products - [Careershift](https://www.careershift.com/research) - [Careershift One](https://www.careershift.com/one) - Solutions For... - [Schools](https://www.careershift.com/schools) - [Libraries](https://www.careershift.com/libraries) - [Organizations & Coaches](https://www.careershift.com/organizations) - [Community & Non‑Profit](https://www.careershift.com/non-profit) - [Individuals](https://www.careershift.com/one) - About - [Company](https://www.careershift.com/about) - [Testimonials](https://www.careershift.com/testimonials) - [FAQs](https://www.careershift.com/faq) - [Events](https://www.careershift.com/events) - [Blog](https://blog.careershift.com) [Contact Us](https://www.careershift.com/connect) [Member Login](https://careershift.com/intermediate) [Contact Us](https://www.careershift.com/connect) [Member Login](https://careershift.com/intermediate) - Products - [Careershift](https://www.careershift.com/research) - [Careershift One](https://www.careershift.com/one) - Solutions For... - [Schools](https://www.careershift.com/schools) - [Libraries](https://www.careershift.com/libraries) - [Organizations & Coaches](https://www.careershift.com/organizations) - [Community & Non‑Profit](https://www.careershift.com/non-profit) - [Individuals](https://www.careershift.com/one) - About - [Company](https://www.careershift.com/about) - [Testimonials](https://www.careershift.com/testimonials) - [FAQs](https://www.careershift.com/faq) - [Events](https://www.careershift.com/events) - [Blog](https://blog.careershift.com) [Contact Us](https://ww1.careershift.com/connect)[Member Login](https://careershift.com/intermediate) # Job Seeker (4) [All Topics](https://blog.careershift.com)[Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker)[Students & Recent Grads](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/students-recent-grads)[Career Services](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-services)[Employers](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/employers)[Career Advice](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-advice)[Career Coaching](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-coaching)[Career Management](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-management)[Interviewing](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/interviewing)[Featured](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/featured)[Career Counseling](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-counseling)[Alumni Resources](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/alumni-resources)[CareerShift News](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/careershift-news)[AI](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/ai)[Entrepreneurship](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/entrepreneurship) ## [3 Critical Questions – Stepping Out of Comfort Zones on the Job Search](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/10/3-critical-questions-stepping-out-of-comfort-zones-on-the-job-search) Posted on October 13, 2023 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mette-kostner-NrlHjNUqqgM-unsplash-1.jpg) Photo by Mette Køstner on Unsplash Familiarity breeds confidence. It’s natural to default to applying to the same jobs with the same responsibilities. Besides, employers are looking for your exact experience in certain roles, right? [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/10/3-critical-questions-stepping-out-of-comfort-zones-on-the-job-search) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) ## [4 Reasons to Hold Fast Hope for a Favorable Job Search](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/10/favorable-job-search) Posted on October 4, 2023 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/nick-fewings-ioNNsLBO8hE-unsplash-2.jpg) Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash There’s a myth society has struggled to dispel for many decades that keeps college students optimistic about the reality following graduation: having a degree makes it easier to get a good job. The truth is, having a college education makes you a more … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/10/favorable-job-search) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) ## [3 Tips for Creating an Impressive Professional Portfolio or Website](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/09/cretaing-professional-portfolio-or-website) Posted on September 19, 2023 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hal-gatewood-weRQAu9TA-A-unsplash.jpg) Photo by Hal Gatewood on Unsplash Thanks to rapidly advancing technology over the last few decades, you have access to more jobs and job search resources than could have possibly been imagined before the turn of the last century. Employers now get a better idea of which applicants are … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/09/cretaing-professional-portfolio-or-website) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Featured](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/featured) ## [7 Habits You Need to Break Before Starting a New Job](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/09/7-habits-you-need-to-break-before-starting-a-new-job) Posted on September 16, 2023 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/drew-beamer-uejtDqpJ7ig-unsplash-4.jpg) Photo by Drew Beamer on Unsplash Starting a new job should mean a fresh start, but creating new healthy habits for the workplace means breaking out of old ones. Often, we move from one job to the next believing that the shift in our career will make us happy. However, if poor habits p … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/09/7-habits-you-need-to-break-before-starting-a-new-job) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) ## [3 Surprising Reasons You May Be Struggling to Find a Job](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/05/3-surprising-reasons-you-may-be-struggling-to-find-a-job) Posted on May 20, 2023 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/nick-fewings-r_8uWsy3QT8-unsplash-Sep-08-2025-02-46-36-0778-PM.jpg) Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/05/3-surprising-reasons-you-may-be-struggling-to-find-a-job) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) ## [7 Easy Ways to Update Your Interview Wardrobe and Job Search Outlook](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/04/7-easy-ways-to-update-your-interview-wardrobe-and-job-search-outlook) Posted on April 18, 2023 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/alyssa-strohmann-TS-uNw-JqE-unsplash-1-2.jpg) Photo by Alyssa Strohmann on Unsplash Seasonal affective disorder affects approximately 5% of the population and as much as 20% of people can relate to some degree of the winter blues or seasonal depression. When your job search has been dragging on for months already, hitting this sl … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2023/04/7-easy-ways-to-update-your-interview-wardrobe-and-job-search-outlook) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) ## [Do Not Apply – Spot a Social Media Job Scam](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2022/04/tips-spot-social-media-job-scam) Posted on April 25, 2022 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lindsey-lamont-UwnH5jSrdr4-unsplash-Sep-08-2025-03-19-21-4245-PM.jpg) Social media is a hot spot to post and find job listings, but it’s not always clear what is legitimate. Unfortunately, scammers have mastered targeting and taking advantage of desperate job seekers and people fall victim to jobs that are too good to be true every day. Fortunately, som … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2022/04/tips-spot-social-media-job-scam) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Students & Recent Grads](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/students-recent-grads) ## [4 Best Practices for Setting Attainable Goals in the New Year](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/12/tips-for-setting-attainable-new-year-goals) Posted on December 20, 2021 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cathryn-lavery-fMD_Cru6OTk-unsplash-3.jpg) It’s almost the new year — what will 2022 bring for you professionally and personally? Take matters into your own hands this year to set attainable goals that you can achieve in the new year! Throw out resolutions and start creating real goals to help you develop better personal and p … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/12/tips-for-setting-attainable-new-year-goals) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Career Management](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-management) ## [3 Ways to Retain Essential Information During the Job Search](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/10/job-search-tips-for-keeping-organized) Posted on October 19, 2021 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/marten-bjork-rH8O0FHFpfw-unsplash-1.jpg) Organization is key when you’re on the job search, especially if you’re holding out for the right role and may be on the hunt for months. It’s easy to lose track of important details about job postings when you’re applying for every relevant job post you find. This could come back to … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/10/job-search-tips-for-keeping-organized) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) ## [It’s Time You Get Your Personal Brand Noticed](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/07/job-seeker-personal-branding) Posted on July 12, 2021 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/austin-distel-tLZhFRLj6nY-unsplash-1-3.jpg) As you begin to search for a job, something to consider is your personal branding. Your online presence and persona are available to more than just your friends and family in a digital age. For many millennials and generation z, an internet presence is nothing new. 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